Category Archives: Architecture

Y Touring and OneKX arts project needs help

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Sophie Talbot

Local community theatre organisation Y Touring based at the OneKX building on Judd St has completed stage one of a stunning photographic project and is looking for help with stage two. Stage one was taking portrait photos of local people; … Continue reading →

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Only tiny new swimming-pool for vast area of Kings Cross

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Daniel Z. Zylbersztajn-Lewandowski

Few opportunities exist in towns like London to help its residents to get better public facilities.  Usually there is not enough space, or the land is too expensive for such undertakings. A rare occasion for Camden and Islington residents arose … Continue reading →

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Life on Kings Cross Square

Posted on September 27, 2013 by William Perrin

  At last Network Rail and their partners have finished the Kings Cross station programme and now the Kings Cross community has a new public space to live with.  This morning, now the celebrities have departed we can start to … Continue reading →

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Granary Square hosts two day family festival

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Sophie Talbot

A two day family friendly festival takes place this weekend at Granary Square. It will include a range of free events and activities. There will be loads to see and do including; ·         Chimney sweep lessons for children ·         Penny … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Arts and Entertainment, Big developments, Kings Cross Station Refurbishment, Noticeboard, Things to do, Young People | 1 Comment

Crick Institute lastest community newsletter

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Sophie Talbot

The Crick Institute released it’s latest community newsletter today. Crick Community Newsletter Autumn 2013 If you’d like a hard copy please contact Hannah Camm at the Crick.

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St Pancras Clocktower, a community asset

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Sophie Talbot

Local activist Peter Tompkins owns St Pancras Clocktower and wants it to be used as a community asset. The stunning flat is ideal for smaller management committee or working group meetings. It’s a wonderful place to brainstorm and make plans. … Continue reading →

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Plea from tree man about dangerous junction at Whitbread Hotel site

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Sophie Talbot

Local resident John Ashwell (trustee of King’s Cross Community Projects) is known here as ‘the tree man’ because he is responsible for the vast majority of street trees in the north east quarter of King’s Cross. He fundraised for them … Continue reading →

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Heritage and modern styles collide in shiny shiny building on Pentonville Road

Posted on August 2, 2013 by William Perrin

An odd new building has been completed at the very busy, hectic junction between Pentonville Road and Kings Cross Road. As the photo shows it has a very shiny glass top on top of a plain Victorian exterior.  As you … Continue reading →

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